Assistant Vice Provost For Student Engagement and Belonging
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
The Assistant Vice Provost for Student Engagement and Belonging provides expertise in the areas of student engagement and sense of belonging (theory and practice) to support the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate, high-impact involvement and learning opportunities for diverse student populations. The AVP provides leadership and oversight of divisional staff in Campus Recreation, Student Involvement, Residential Life and Housing, Millennium Student Center, and Event Services; and is also responsible for several key divisional initiatives including the campus-wide co-curricular engagement model, student employee curriculum, and first-generation student support. The AVP and their designated units respond to emergent issues and provide problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff working with students. Night and weekend responses are required.
Key Duties Include
- Actively engages with the student affairs leadership team and the Vice Provost on a wide range of long and short-term strategic decision-making and planning.
- Leads the Student Engagement and Belonging areas in the context of divisional and institutional culture, vision, mission, values, and desired outcomes.
- Develops partnerships internal and external to the division to create vibrant, student-centered, learning-focused, and intentional co-curricular experiences.
- Works in collaboration with their directors to develop annual and long-term operational and strategic goals, consistent assessment practices, and external funding opportunities to support the growth and enhancement of the student experience.
- Ensures units accomplish the parallel goals of student development and providing quality facilities for the university community by formulating operational policies and procedures which engender an equitable balance between institutional goals and students’ co-curricular needs.
- Engages with the university community, collaborating with diverse partners (faculty, staff, alumni, families) to serve the institution and our students.
- Maintains a strong understanding of, and connection to, best practices in Student Affairs and seeks to lead their team with current knowledge, data, and insights.
- Supports the overall operation of the Division of Student Affairs and contributes to the organization’s success by performing other duties as assigned by the Vice Provost.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in leading a team in collaborative strategic and operational planning and assessment.
- Experience in cultivating meaningful outcomes related to student sense of belonging.
- A demonstrated record of success in working with students and supporting student activities.
Candidates should include a cover letter outlining leadership qualifications and a detailed resume. Later in the search process, further information may be requested, including names and contact information for professional references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
Partnering in the search is Kelly Oliver, Lead HR Consultant, for the
University of Missouri System.
koliver@umsystem.edu
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
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